Expedited Freight and Time-Critical Trucking

Expedited freight is about one thing: getting your shipment where it needs to be before the deadline. KAV runs time-critical truckloads out of Brampton, Ontario around the clock. When a production line is waiting on parts, a retailer needs replenishment before a promotion, or a reefer load has to make a missed appointment, our 24/7 dispatch team can assign a truck quickly and keep it moving until delivery.

Because we own our trucks and employ our own drivers, we can make decisions immediately instead of searching for capacity. If we cannot meet your deadline, we will tell you right away so you can make other plans.

How we move freight faster

• Team drivers on long runs, so the truck keeps rolling while one driver rests within hours-of-service rules
• Direct routing with no terminal stops, no cross-docking and no co-loaded freight
• Quick dispatch from our Brampton yard, positioned for fast access to Highways 401, 407 and 410
• Proactive updates at pickup, at the border and as the truck approaches delivery
• Reefer or dry van, so temperature-sensitive rush freight is covered too

Typical expedited transit times

Every load is different, but as a guide, a team truck can usually reach Montreal from the GTA the same day, Halifax or Chicago overnight, Winnipeg in about a day and a half, and Calgary or Vancouver in two to three days, depending on weather, border crossing times and appointment availability. When you call, we will give you a realistic estimate for your specific pickup and delivery points rather than a best-case number.

What to have ready when you call

To quote and dispatch an expedited load quickly, have the pickup and delivery addresses, the earliest pickup time, the deadline, the number of pallets and approximate weight, and any temperature requirements. For cross-border loads, we will also need customs broker details so the paperwork is ready before the truck reaches the border. Learn more about cross-border trucking from Ontario.

Expedited service costs more than standard truckload because of team drivers and direct routing, but it is often far cheaper than a shutdown or a lost customer. For regular freight that does not need to rush, our standard full truckload service is the better value. You can see where we run on the service area map.

Frequently asked questions